Municipal & Local Government

Since the establishment of the firm in 1885, Axley has consistently and successfully represented municipalities and school districts within Wisconsin. Over the years, our representation has extended from general municipal matters to complex litigation. Our experience and knowledge regarding the unique issues and circumstances that municipalities and school districts routinely confront prove to be invaluable in obtaining results favorable to our municipal clients. Furthermore, through first-hand experience, our municipal and local government attorneys bring a unique understanding to this area of law.

Axley municipal and local government attorneys have developed significant knowledge and expertise in:

Real estate development

Public finance

Tax incremental districts

Land use and zoning

Municipal prosecution

Ordinance drafting and enforcement

Sewer, water and storm water utilities

Litigation/defense

With respect to litigation, we understand that lawsuits and administrative procedures are generally exceptions to the daily responsibilities of municipalities and school districts. This means that our goal is to work closely with municipal and school district administrators and their respective counsel to bring litigation matters to a prompt resolution. We take responsibility for the litigation, which then enables administrators to focus on their daily work of delivering services to the public and education to constituents.

The following is a representative list of examples of litigation we address for municipalities and school districts:

Open records/open meeting lawsuits

Section 183 civil rights claims or discrimination claims, including claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination and Employment Act (ADEA) and Title 7 of the Civil Rights Act

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